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Van den Hul The Tracking Force Meter

Eversolo DMP-A8 Master Edition Gen 2 Streamer

Summary

Van Den Hul's digital tracking force meter gets your settings right with utmost precision. It is a valuable tool for the devoted enthusiast.

With superlative accuracy and an appropriate range, this little meter stands out among the competition.
It's easily calibrated and features a switchable display backlight and an auto power-off. Operating instructions are included.
Place the meter on your turntable platter, lower the cartridge's stylus gently on the center of the meter's weighting platter and check if your tracking force needs to be set.

The Eversolo DMP-A8 Master Gen 2 is the flagship expression of Eversolo streaming platform, combining a network streamer, reference AKM DAC, fully balanced analogue preamplifier, and integrated CD playback system into a single reference grade unit. Built around the AK4191EQ AK4499EXEQ DAC pairing, the Master Edition adds master grade OCXO clocking, a dual power architecture, and a custom top loading CD transport aimed at demanding digital front ends.

When paired with the matching Eversolo AMP-F8 Stereo Power Amplifier, the DMP A8 Master Gen 2 serves as the ultimate control centre. It delivers a clean, fully balanced signal directly to the AMP-F8, creating a complete high performance separates system built for pristine audio resolution and effortless power.

Key Features:

Flagship AKM DAC Architecture – AK4191EQ digital processor paired with AK4499EXEQ DAC for precise, high-resolution playback up to DSD512 and PCM 768kHz/32bit
OCXO Master Clock with PLL – oven-controlled crystal oscillator and femtosecond system clock keep jitter below 50fs for exceptional timing accuracy
External Clock Input – syncs with standalone master clock systems for full-link synchronisation in advanced digital setups
Built-In CD Playback & Ripping – custom-engineered top-loading CD system brings physical media into the same platform as today's streaming services
Dual-Power Architecture – isolated linear power supplies for digital and analogue sections, with an ultra-low 20μV noise floor
R-2R Analogue Volume Control – high-precision resistor ladder preserves dynamics and detail without digital attenuation loss
Fully Balanced XLR & RCA Outputs – flexible analogue outputs for power amplifiers and active speakers
8.6" HD Touchscreen & Octa-Core Processor – redesigned UI with fast, fluid control of playback, streaming, and system settings
Wi-Fi 6 & Bluetooth 5.4 – dual-band wireless connectivity for stable, high-quality streaming
Native Streaming Integration – Apple Music, Spotify, TIDAL, Qobuz, Amazon Music, Deezer, plus Spotify/TIDAL/Qobuz Connect
HDMI ARC/eARC & SFP Optical Network Port – lossless TV audio and interference-free fibre network streaming

Reference

IH04

ES-DMP-A8-ME-G2

Specifications

Streamer Specifications:

Supported Streaming Services	Tidal/Tidal Connect Qobuz/Qobuz Connect Highresaudio Amazon Music Spotify Connect BBC Sounds Deezer Radio Paradise Tuneln Radio Apple Music KKBOX WebDAV UPnP
Internet Radio Support	Yes
Network Connectivity	Ethernet RJ-45 (10/100/1000Mbps) SFP Fiber Ethernet - Supports external single-mode single-fibre and single-mode dual-fibre SFP modules(Purchase seperatley) Dual-band Wi-Fi 6 (2.4G + 5G)
Memory	8 GB DDR5
Bluetooth Version	BT 5.4
Inputs	1 x CD 1 x RCA 1 x Balanced XLR 1 x Optical 1 x Coaxial 1 x HDMI ARC 1 x USB 3.0 1 x USB A
Outputs	1 x RCA 1 x Balanced XLR 1 x Optical 1 x Coaxial 1 x AES/EBU 1 x USB 3.0 1 x USB A
DAC Chip	AK4499EXEQ + AK4191EQ
File Limit Support (PCM)	768kHz/32bit
File Limit Support (DSD)	DSD 512
Mains Supply	AC 100-240 V, 50/60Hz
Dimensions (W x H x D)	265 x 98.5 x 388
Weight	6kg
Accessories Included	Remote Control × 1, Power Cable × 1, Product Manual × 1

Price

£92.50

£2,489.00

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